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EF59 GHH

2009 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 GHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 85,894 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,199 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 79,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,406 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,926 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 71,216 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 64,050 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 53,791 miles

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Fail 17 Dec 2016 53,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,152 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 41,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 37,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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EF59 GHH is a 2009 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF59 GHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF59 GHH registered?

EF59 GHH is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is EF59 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 GHH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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